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914 new cases in Samut Sakhon
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 26/01/2021
» Samut Sakhon reported 914 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, as the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) hinted that it may begin relaxing disease control measures in some provinces.
Haze fight needs new approach, say experts
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 25/01/2021
» Thailand is heading in the wrong direction with its approach to solving PM2.5 microdust and other air pollution problems as measures are not systematic or year-round, according to academics.
Safety first
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 18/01/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday insisted he won't allow Thais to be used as guinea pigs to test the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, saying any jabs rolled out for use in Thailand must be proven to be safe.
Two Covid deaths, 271 new cases
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/01/2021
» The government on Thursday reported two new deaths related to Covid-19 and 271 new cases of the disease, 259 local infections and 12 imported infections, raising the total to 11,262.
Concerns over vaccine
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/01/2021
» The Ministry of Public Health has requested further information about the vaccine it has ordered from China following a report it might not be as effective as first thought.
Masks and bikinis as red-light districts reopen
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» With performers wearing facemasks as well as bikinis, Bangkok's red-light districts reopened on Wednesday after more than three months of shutdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Government under fire over weapons budget
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is defending the decision to include the procurement of weapons for the armed forces in the budget bill for 2021, after opposition criticism during Wednesday's first reading in parliament.
Thai Tourism to lose up to $47bn
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/07/2020
» GENEVA: Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to US$3.3 trillion due to Covid-19 restrictions, with Thailand standing to lose $47 billion, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.
Korean woman 'caught' virus in Thailand
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/02/2020
» Health authorities have asked Seoul for information about a Korean woman found infected with the novel coronavirus after visiting Thailand and with no record of travel to China.
Thailand's internet censorship rates 6/10
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/01/2020
» Thailand has received a score of 6 out of 10 for internet censorship, on par with various regional peers, according to UK-based tech research firm Comparitech.